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Are our cats talking to each other and deliberately messing with our plants?
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I was wondering the same thing since many of you mentioned your cats getting into the plants! My kittens, at my rental by school, did get into my plants, so they are not allowed to be near them now. My plants are kept in my old room upstairs and the door is kept closed. I'm sure if the had access they would have a field day! Their favorite thing to do is pluck my lithops and sempervium roots and all out of the soil and just place them back in the pot where I wonder why they look odd and notice they were all pulled up.Are our cats talking to each other and deliberately messing with our plants?
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I did have a small oppsie with my plants... half my succulents were left out over night...!! And it frosted in the 30's... Thought I had brought them in, but only grabbed one tray last night I guess. Hope they will be okay. More are sending offshoots out, so they must be happy. Has anyone else with succulents noticed they are making more offshoots? I wondered if the chillier mornings when I put them out when it was in the 40's triggered them to grow offshoots due to cooler or more stressful temps.
I need to buy an indoor lamp as well as it may be too cold for my plants to be outside during the day and they seem to be reacting already to reduced sun exposure with the shortening days.
My cats are terrible little beasts when it comes to plants. If they get a chance they'll shred one to pieces. I have 3 of these little Ikea greenhouses, that's the only way I can have plants indoors. All the plants are in now, so far so good.
SOCKER Greenhouse, white indoor/outdoor - IKEA
SOCKER Greenhouse, white indoor/outdoor - IKEA
When I discovered the leaves on the floor Sombra was looking at them without touching them.So I'm not sure that she did it on purpose. Also usually when she has been naughty, scratching something for instance, she runs away from me when I have discovered the results. But on this ocasion she just stayed put looking at them and at me. Hopefully it was an accident. 
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I have one of those. The cats knocked it over once and one of the panes shattered
The plants that were inside survived but it was a mess to clean up. It's currently empty as all the plants are on my cart. The succulent garden may have to go in if Leroy won't leave it alone.I really want a fancy large Wardian case like these for plants:
https://longwoodgardens.org/sites/default/files/highlight_images/126888.jpg
Yeah, my cats broke one of the panes too. I replaced it with cross-stitch mesh for better air flow and SO FAR they haven't busted anything. Fortunately it was a side where visibility isn't very important. I also now use Command velcro to stick them to the windowsill so it's harder (but not impossible, sadly) for the cats to knock them over.
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Plant updates.
See all the new offshoots at the top? Atleast two.
Two offshoots again. One is very low.
This was my first little fairy garden that the plants all seemed to die, but seems one has been growing and alive. yeah! You grow little thing.
Even the little baby on the right has a little offshoot. See the pink on the lower one??
My sad velveety plant. Not sure if it will survive. Maybe
Graceful-Lily
can send some of her awesome propagating vibes my way. 
Lots of little offshoots.
This one hasn't been growing a lot and wondering if it is a winter grower.
Can you spot the babies?
Some pink getting stronger on the tips
The two offshoots getting bigger. One from stem and one came from the soil.
Two offshoots. One coming from the lower left leaf armpit, and one came out of the bottom and growing big.
More pink tips!
Lots of offshoots
This one is super happy and sending out many, many offshoots.
These seem to be still alive? I water it occasionally and it seems to firm up.
Lithops
Ones at the top need to planted and are ready as well as the bottom ones.
Babies are doing well and growing. Have kept these inside and they are doing much better than the ones I tried acclimating outside.
The two strings and the one on the left are growing roots and still need to be planted. These are in the water still.
See all the new offshoots at the top? Atleast two.
Two offshoots again. One is very low.
This was my first little fairy garden that the plants all seemed to die, but seems one has been growing and alive. yeah! You grow little thing.
Even the little baby on the right has a little offshoot. See the pink on the lower one??
My sad velveety plant. Not sure if it will survive. Maybe
Graceful-Lily
can send some of her awesome propagating vibes my way.
Lots of little offshoots.
This one hasn't been growing a lot and wondering if it is a winter grower.
Can you spot the babies?
Some pink getting stronger on the tips
The two offshoots getting bigger. One from stem and one came from the soil.
Two offshoots. One coming from the lower left leaf armpit, and one came out of the bottom and growing big.
More pink tips!
Lots of offshoots
This one is super happy and sending out many, many offshoots.
These seem to be still alive? I water it occasionally and it seems to firm up.
Lithops
Ones at the top need to planted and are ready as well as the bottom ones.
Babies are doing well and growing. Have kept these inside and they are doing much better than the ones I tried acclimating outside.
The two strings and the one on the left are growing roots and still need to be planted. These are in the water still.
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Seen a couple plant memes lately. Hope they are okay to share here. 
Monstera's new leaves.
My jade cutting is rotting even though I haven't watered it. Not sure if it'll make it.
New begonias making new leaves.
Scindapsus pictus argyraeus new leaves finally all opened up.
Everyone else is doing okay I guess.
My jade cutting is rotting even though I haven't watered it. Not sure if it'll make it.
New begonias making new leaves.
Scindapsus pictus argyraeus new leaves finally all opened up.
Everyone else is doing okay I guess.
Anyone who has seen my garden, will know - I'm not a gardener. Indoors I have a small area with cat-friendly plants in a dark corner using LED-plant lights. My research into cat-friendly plants unearthed lots of uncertainties. It seems that practically all plants can be poisonous to cats if they eat enough of them. If you have a cat who eats everything, you probably should not have any plants at all. My cats leave most plants alone so I can safely grow herbs and I even have a hibiscus. It recently produced a lovely large bloom which I have included here. I wonder if it will keep flowering in the winter.
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Mr Gru 
Cat grass and cat nip are two cat-friendly plants that will not cause any harm if ingested in large amounts. The most that will happen is
and an upset tummy.
If your cats leave the current plants alone, you could try adding a few more pet-friendly plants. Maybe put them up on shelves or something to discourage any initial curiosity.
I started some cat grass for Leroy in a paper drinking cup. I need to buy more seeds.
I saw this online, a three tier hydroponic wheat grass grass growing system. I'm sure oat grass and other safe grasses can also be grown. Leroy would be
mowing down the grass until his tummy decides it all needs to come back out
Cat grass and cat nip are two cat-friendly plants that will not cause any harm if ingested in large amounts. The most that will happen is
and an upset tummy.If your cats leave the current plants alone, you could try adding a few more pet-friendly plants. Maybe put them up on shelves or something to discourage any initial curiosity.
I started some cat grass for Leroy in a paper drinking cup. I need to buy more seeds.
I saw this online, a three tier hydroponic wheat grass grass growing system. I'm sure oat grass and other safe grasses can also be grown. Leroy would be
mowing down the grass until his tummy decides it all needs to come back out 
The reason I got my first cactus is that I thought here, finally, is a plant that Hiro won't try to eat. He didn't try to eat it, but he decided it made a great chin scratcher. I used to have to carefully de-fuzz the cactus with a darning needle and a pair of tweezers several times a week.Are our cats talking to each other and deliberately messing with our plants?
So green and shiny! They look beautiful.
It's starting to get cold here. I wonder how my succulents will do over the winter? I've noticed everything seems to be slowing down after their summer growth spurt.
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That's too funny! I'm always worried my cats will get hurt if they interact with my cactus, but guess your kitty found a way to put the cactus to good use.The reason I got my first cactus is that I thought here, finally, is a plant that Hiro won't try to eat. He didn't try to eat it, but he decided it made a great chin scratcher. I used to have to carefully de-fuzz the cactus with a darning needle and a pair of tweezers several times a week.
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Lots of babies potted
Added some color to spice up the pot and keep the little ones company. There are 3 kinds with 4 each with 1 in the middle. The middle one had an oppsie and the top came off. We'll see if it grows.
Couple more babies.
The strings in an old soap dispenser and the babies in a nessie ladle I bought off wish. Drilled holes today.
The strings with the container suction cupped onto the glass.
Pineapple seems a no go for me.
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did you put yours straight on soil or let it dry first? Where did you cut yours? Mine was already a little old when I chopped it up. It got moldy sitting out.
Added some color to spice up the pot and keep the little ones company. There are 3 kinds with 4 each with 1 in the middle. The middle one had an oppsie and the top came off. We'll see if it grows.
Couple more babies.
The strings in an old soap dispenser and the babies in a nessie ladle I bought off wish. Drilled holes today.
The strings with the container suction cupped onto the glass.
Pineapple seems a no go for me.
Graceful-Lily
did you put yours straight on soil or let it dry first? Where did you cut yours? Mine was already a little old when I chopped it up. It got moldy sitting out.
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- I love your succulents! Can't wait to see when the little garden grows up more. Already super cute! And good ides repurposing the soap dispenser.
My first pineapple plant, I twisted the top off and stuck it in dirt and it started growing roots almost immediately. It just outgrew the little terracotta pot it was in and I had to put it into a much bigger pot. I didn't let it dry or anything. It was fresh when I planted it. My second one rotted in the middle. No idea why since it was growing roots. But now I just have the one. I've heard people say to plant more than one or just keep trying because they won't always catch the first time. They also don't like being watered too much. I spray mine down once a week lightly and it's fine.
My first pineapple plant, I twisted the top off and stuck it in dirt and it started growing roots almost immediately. It just outgrew the little terracotta pot it was in and I had to put it into a much bigger pot. I didn't let it dry or anything. It was fresh when I planted it. My second one rotted in the middle. No idea why since it was growing roots. But now I just have the one. I've heard people say to plant more than one or just keep trying because they won't always catch the first time. They also don't like being watered too much. I spray mine down once a week lightly and it's fine.
Little something something to celebrate the completion of my shelf lol.
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That's neat way to re-purpose a broken soap dispenser
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I have cat grass growing for Leroy. It's day 2 and the seeds are just barely starting to sprout.
The other plants are doing ok. The peperomia still has droopy leaves and some do fall off but I haven't watered it in about week. I looked at the ones at the supermarket today and those plants look ok with just a few droopy leaves. My plant gets bright indirect sun and the room temp is about 70F. The pilea aquarmarine doesn't seem to need much water. I gave it a little bit of water a few days ago and the soil is still moist. The other pilea is growing well. I don't think I've watered that one since I repotted it. All the succulents are good. They definitely don't need as much water these days.
I have cat grass growing for Leroy. It's day 2 and the seeds are just barely starting to sprout.
The other plants are doing ok. The peperomia still has droopy leaves and some do fall off but I haven't watered it in about week. I looked at the ones at the supermarket today and those plants look ok with just a few droopy leaves. My plant gets bright indirect sun and the room temp is about 70F. The pilea aquarmarine doesn't seem to need much water. I gave it a little bit of water a few days ago and the soil is still moist. The other pilea is growing well. I don't think I've watered that one since I repotted it. All the succulents are good. They definitely don't need as much water these days.
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Yes, I'm slowly trying to get back into succulents.
Absolute unit of an aloe vera plant at my dads work place. It isn't doing well. I'm going to ask him if I can fix it up.
